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Title: What is my horsepower?
Post by: Peter Whiting on July 12, 2020, 05:05:47 AM

I was looking through the paperwork for our new-to-us 2008 Beaver Contessa and found conflicting information.  There is a data sheet that shows most of the equipment installed at the factory, along with model numbers, etc. The Monaco data sheet states a C9 400 horsepower CAT engine.  However, we also have the window sticker sheet that shows the standard engine as a C9 400 hp but the options list a C9 425hp upgrade for about $8900.  So which is right, the Monaco data sheet (it shows our VIN) or the window sticker sheet?

Is there a way to tell by s/n?

Title: Re: What is my horsepower?
Post by: Dave Atherton on July 12, 2020, 05:32:17 AM

Peter, give me your engine serial number located right middle of front timing cover. What the first three prefixes should be for your C-9 9DG or C9S prefix. I Can provide your build date and horse power
Of your engine along with arrangement and spec sheet. Dave Atherton Retired Cat Mechanic

Title: Re: What is my horsepower?
Post by: Gerald Farris on July 12, 2020, 02:53:16 PM

Peter,
In very simple terms, if you do not have a DPF (diesel particulate filter) you have a 400HP engine (the good one), but if it has a DPF you have the problematic 425HP engine.

Gerald